Tom Hartmann described the drops in KiwiSaver as theoretical, 'paper losses'.

Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.

The acting DHB boss warned the search for chemotherapy site may have to start again

Before this, Whanganui's biggest sale was $1.6 million

The new ship would have much more capacity than the Anatoki, bringing in about 2000 tonne

"A lot of people actually just don't care or perhaps don't realise."

Dr Ken Young is concerned there isn't a specific commitment to increase the GP workforce.

A decision has not yet been made on the resource consent application.

Whanganui residents talk about the challenges of approaching retirement age.

"They're not going to be picking up the phone and rushing to make an offer."

There appears to have been little progress in the plan for a chemo and transfusion unit.

"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."

WorkSafe said risk management principles were not being "effectively applied" at Medlab.

"It still doesn't feel real. I don't really know how to describe it."

"It's good timing. Not just for us, I think the country's been waiting for this."

Kitchen builder John Fearn said his business was close to being booked out a year ahead.

For first home buyers who have the funding, now is a good time to buy in Whanganui.

"He's one of the finest Wagnerian tenors in the world."

Councillor Helen Craig said Lotteries might help stump up some of the $9.4m shortfall.

There was also a beneficiary struggling to pay off 10 different buy-now, pay-later plans.

Lifting KiwiSaver payments, stricter budgeting and finding cheaper rent are some ideas.

Mortgage adviser: 'They won't believe somebody could change when they get a house'.

The arborists are using a combination of climbing and bucket trucks to access the trees.

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"It's just not a good look for anybody travelling through that area."

Outdoor markets are now considered retail spaces, so vaccine passes are not needed.

The worker hopes a petition to the Government will lead to enforced staff levels.

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'You don't need to be in the latest gear and you don't need to be good.'

First home buyers seeking a mortgage must cut their spending, a Whanganui adviser says.

'Tightening of purse strings' is likely after the OCR rise, a local mortgage adviser says.

One person got stuck obliged to buy house in Australia but couldn't finish sale here

Whanganui restaurants are coping with Covid restrictions but owners fear more.

'I will never, ever, in a million years forget that moment'. Locals share their memories.

'Things are going to get tough.'

"It's been tough times for families, gosh it's been hard" - Whanganui funeral director

Covid-19 will likely reach the Whanganui community and businesses told to be ready.

'Everybody's developed ways to be able to keep the industry moving during these periods.'

Keeping the kids busy with baking and exercise in a Whanganui lockdown.

Stratford builders say guidelines suddenly being implemented by council delaying projects.

What first home buyers need to get over the line and buy in Whanganui

"Three months ago it was carnage."

The "humming" town of several thousand people seeing a new influx of residents.

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